repaired · 2025 Q3
Immobilizer/proximity: key/sender
Risk. Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Nissan RogueProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 544 owner complaints about the 2016 Nissan Rogue, most often about the power train. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-093 the manufacturer reports only 31% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Nissan Rogue has problems
544 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
176Power train2 crash/fire/injury
125Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
65Engine4 crash/fire/injury
62Air bags20 crash/fire/injury
32Structure
25Vehicle speed control
23Steering
22Suspension
18Seats
12019 other systems10 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 176 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 125 | 2 |
| Engine | 65 | 4 |
| Air bags | 62 | 20 |
| Structure | 32 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 25 | 4 |
| Steering | 23 | 3 |
| Suspension | 22 | 1 |
| Seats | 18 | 2 |
| 19 other systems | 120 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2016 Nissan Rogue recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Wiring: interior/under dash
Risk. Corrosion in the electrical connector can result in power window/seat failure, all-wheel-drive warning light illumination, battery drainage, and electrical…
repaired · 2019 Q2
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, the improperly welded seat back frames may increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Seat belts
Risk. The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
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repaired · 2018 Q2
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
Risk. Corrosion of one or both of the rear lift gate support stays could cause a sudden release of pressure.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
75kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 86 power train complaints. 78% were reported before 100,000 miles.
6under 30k miles67under 100k miles19100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
12 owners mentioned a cost$5,523median
Middle half: $4,963 – $7,282
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Rogue year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rogue median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Nissan Rogue safety ratings
2016 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Rogue owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving the car, it seemed to slip into neutral. We took it to the dealer who does all our maintenance on the car and was told we needed to replace the transmission. The cost would be $6046.45 plus tax. The car is 10 years old, but only has 58,714 miles on it. We contacted Nissan Consumer…
Formal complaint against Nissan North America regarding premature CVT transmission failure on a 2016 Nissan Rogue (VIN: [XXX], Case #XXX, XXX with under 54,000 original miles. During a routine check-up, an independent mechanic scanned the vehicle and found hard codes P17F0 and P17S0, indicating…
Vehicle experienced hesitation and intermittent delayed acceleration beginning around 2018, with symptoms progressively worsening over time. In the past week, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began experiencing significant acceleration delay from stops, including engine revving…
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